Elias Ekonomou

Elias Ekonomou is a Lecturer at the School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment at Edinburgh Napier University. His research spans cybersecurity, networking, Internet of Things, and eHealth systems. He is actively involved in multiple research projects including the IoT Hardware Security Test Framework and Health Blockchain initiative through the Data Lab.

Dr. Ekonomou's research focuses on securing critical infrastructure with particular emphasis on IoT security, blockchain applications for document protection, and secure eHealth systems. His work bridges theoretical networking protocols with practical healthcare security solutions, demonstrating how fundamental research in routing algorithms can be applied to real-world healthcare challenges. His publications reveal a strong technical foundation in network security that has evolved toward healthcare applications.

Analysis of his publication history shows a clear trajectory from fundamental networking research to applied healthcare security solutions. Early work focused on routing protocols for low-power networks (RPL), while more recent publications demonstrate application of these principles to healthcare data security using blockchain. This evolution reflects the growing importance of secure IoT infrastructure in healthcare delivery systems.

Dr. Ekonomou has secured multiple research grants from various funding bodies including the Data Lab, Scottish Funding Council, and Centre for Sensor and Imaging Systems. These projects demonstrate his ability to translate academic research into practical applications with commercial potential, particularly in the healthcare technology sector.

He is an active member of the Centre for Distributed Computing, Networking and Security at Edinburgh Napier University, collaborating with researchers like Bill Buchanan, Baraq Ghaleb, and Ahmed Al-Dubai on cutting-edge security research. His work often involves interdisciplinary collaboration between computer scientists and healthcare professionals to address complex security challenges in healthcare systems.